An Ordinary Youth

An Ordinary Youth is a thought-provoking novel that explores the childhood of nine-year-old Walter growing up in Nazi Germany. As Walter navigates the everyday concerns of his youth—like his toy soldiers and family dynamics—he unwittingly witnesses the broader societal turmoil and rise of intolerance through a chorus of contemporary voices, including dialogue, songs, and political slogans. Originally published in Germany in 1971, this influential work is now available in English for the first time.